There’s something inherently pleasing about dining al fresco around a campfire—a tumbler of your favorite beverage in hand , the smell of grilled burgers in the air, s’mores ingredients standing by.   But cooking outdoors fills plenty of folks with anxiety. After all, it’s quite different from cooking in a fully-stocked and well-equipped kitchen. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your next meal at the campground less stressful and more satisfying. It just requires more preparation, organization, and the right ingredients. Plan and pack Start by making a plan and getting organized. The key to achieving both is to keep it simple, says Steve Corso, founder of Outdoor…

Sunnyside County Park is the type of place Oregonians normally go to relax. Located east of Sweet Home in the Cascade Foothills, the 160-site campground features fishing ponds, horseshoe pits and access to the sparkling water of Foster Reservoir. But this summer Sunnyside was not such a tranquil place, park officials said, as the demand for campsites overtook campground capacity. “Campsite pirates” claimed already reserved sites as their own. They tore off reservation tags from the campground’s kiosks and replaced them with their own, leaving the original parties confused — and angry — when they showed up and foundtheir campsite occupied. Tensions also ran high over first-come, first-served campsites. Plagued…

The following are only the most recent notices pertaining to public lands in the Adirondacks. Please check the  Adirondack Backcountry Information   webpages for a full list of notices, including seasonal road statuses, rock climbing closures, specific trail conditions, and other pertinent information New This Week Upcoming Road Closure:   As you plan upcoming trips, please note that State Route 86 in Ray Brook in the Town of North Elba, Essex County, will be closed just west of the intersection of McKenzie Pond Street (County Route 33) through Friday, Sept. 23, to facilitate the replacement of a large culvert over the Little Ray Brook. During the closure, a detour will…

Portal is an international brand proficient in building problem-solving gear that is specifically designed to keep up with a rugged outdoor lifestyle! The brand designs outdoor products approved on actual campsites and perfect for adventures. People are getting more involved in outdoor and fun tactical activities. Nature lovers out, enjoying the fresh air, glorious mountains, plus clear lakes and streams during a weekend (or longer) camping trip was the most popular activity among Americans. With this increase in outdoor enthusiasts comes the equally vital need to provide them with the necessary gears to suit their needs, and Portal is way ahead in providing such. Portal has made a name for…

September 21, 2022 | By LAS VEGAS , Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The upcoming autumn offers a great opportunity to celebrate the harvest and plan a camping trip to enjoy the pristine surroundings and feel the seasonal changes, which is the essence of camping.   The deeper people explores the nature, the further away they are from the utility grid. However , living off the grid doesn’t mean they have to camp without power at all. Make sure to be well-prepared for the upcoming camping season, visit BLUETTI Glamping  Ready , available from 7: 00  PM  PDT  on Sep 16 to 7: 00  PM  PDT  on Sep 30  …